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Child
Care
 Coordinated Child Care -
A subsidized
child care agency for Pinellas County residents and WAGES clients.
A counselor is available on site. Call (727) 943-7430 or (727)
546-5668 for an appointment
 CAP After-School Program
- provides after school care, homework assistance and tutoring for children grades K-12.
Parents are required to attend one meeting per month. Space is
limited. Call (727) 934-5881 ext. 0 for more information.
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Counseling
 Resource
Center for Women - provides counseling, personal development, career
development, parenting skills for women who are divorced, widowed,
separated, single mothers, grandparents, or with a spouse who is
physically, mentally, or substance abusive. Call (727)
586-1110 for more information. No personnel
on site.
 Family Service Centers - North County
Community Resource Team - provides information, resources,
education and various support and counseling services for children and
families. To schedule an appointment and for more information call
Christina Tomack at (727) 536-1817 ext. 161. No
personnel on site.
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Education
 Even Start -
provides a full-time ABE/GED program for parents of children, birth
through eight years of age , who are seeking their GED or are working on
basic literacy skills. Instruction includes classes in
employability training, parenting discussion groups, joint parent and child
activities. Daytime and evening classes are available. Call Nancy Sigmon at 942-5498 to enroll.
Keith Bergstrom Scholarships - These scholarship
are in honor of a the late Tarpon Springs Police Chief, Keith
Bergstrom. The Chief was very active in programs that involved youth. Eligibility
requirements include academic achievement and community
service. Contact our office for an application. Application due
date in mid-April.
SAT Prep Classes - These classes are available at
least once a year for students interested in improving their SAT scores.
Contact CAP office for scheduled classes.
 Minority
Student Awards - Each year CAP honors the academic achievements of
minority students in local schools. This event is usually held the
end of May or the beginning of June. Students are referred to CAP
by their respective schools.
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Family
Aide
 Florida Department of Children and Family Services
- formerly known as HRS is the agency that oversees the State Welfare or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
For more information, call the Clearwater office at 469-4168 to schedule
an appointment at the center. Please note that DCF is undergoing
many changes at this time in their delivery of services. Please
contact the Clearwater office for application procedures.
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Job
Placement
 Worknet
Pinellas - Satellite One-Stop Office
(formerly Jobs & Benefits Office) - assist persons seeking employment, career
counseling, referral to training, and/or unemployment compensation.
Located onsite at UACC. Open
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For
more information call (727) 942-5438. Also visit www.worknetpinellas.org
WorkNet Pinellas - Welfare Transition Program
- provides work
readiness training, job development, job placement assistance, and
coordination of support services for families and individuals that are
recipients of welfare. Call (727) 938-4403 or 442-8827 Clearwater for more information.
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Parenting
 Family
Night Out - A support group for parents of children
ages 0-5 years of age held monthly. Program includes parent/child
interaction, parenting skills, and social
activities. A free dinner is served to the families. Contact Julianna Day at (727) 934-5881 ext. 24 for more information.
Florida First Start - parenting program for
parents with children ages 3 and under. Special emphasis is placed on early child
development activities and referrals for children who show signs of
delay. They also have a supply of developmental toys and
a book
lending library. Call 942-5498 or 599-6332 for more information.
 Pinellas
Healthy Start Federal Project Community Health Education -
Free
Community Groups, Parenting Classes, Childbirth Education and
Community Events. Classes, groups and events are free and open to
the public. You do not need to be in the Healthy Start Program to
participate. For more information or to register for groups call
934-5881 Ext 22.
Women's
Support - Women, Family & Friends, Community Discussion
Groups meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Tarpon
Springs Neighborhood Family Center.
 Healthy
Start
provide services you may need to have a healthy baby. If you are
pregnant and would like to participate in the Healthy Start home
visitation program, call the Pinellas County Health Department at
727-824-6900.
Healthy Start
Education Web Site
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Notary/Fax
 A Florida State Notary and fax machine are available
for clients during business hours at our office. Please call CAP ahead of time for this
service at (727) 934-5881 ext. 0.
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Rentals
 The
Union Academy Family Center auditorium is available for rent during the
weekends and some evenings based on availability. Fees are $10 per hour,
plus $9 per hour custodial fee. A $25 dollar deposit is required
at the time of application. Other fees may be
added based on services rendered. Fees must be paid one week in advance
of event. Applications are available at the center. For more information call 934-5881 ext. 0.
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Senior
Services
Neighborly
Senior Services -Dining Program provides a nutritious lunch for seniors.
There are also programs that include guest speaker, crafts, bingo, exercise,
sing-a-longs and birthday celebrations. Lunch is served every
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 -1:30 p.m.
Participants must be
60 years of age or have a spouse 60 years or older. Contact their
office at (727) 676-7170, or CAP at 934-5881 Ext. 0, for more information.
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Technology
 Computers are available on site for use by CAP clients
and members upon approval. Person requesting use must be
proficient in the use of computer. Computer instructions and
assistance available with appointment.
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Women
 Women's
Choice - Women, Family & Friends, Community Discussion Groups
meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Tarpon Springs
Neighborhood Family Center. Call Julianna
Day for more information at 934-5881
Youth
Clubs
 CAP Youth Leadership Club - provides leadership,
life skills, career exploration and personal development training for
children ages 10-15. Children older than 15 can be accepted
but are considered senior leaders. Contact Monshadee Mathis at (727)
934-5881 Ext. 0
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